The Catalina 36 Mk1, a masthead cruising sloop, was designed by Frank Butler and built in the USA by Catalina Yachts.
Underwater Profile: Fin keel with spade rudder
Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
Length Overall: 36'4" (11.1m)
Waterline Length: 30'3" (9.2m)
Beam: 11'11" (3.6m)
Draft: 5'10" (1.8m)
Rig Type: Masthead Sloop
Displacement: 13,500 lb (6,123 kg)
Designer: Frank Butler
Builder: Catalina Yachts (USA)
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 15.4
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 44.4
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 218
4. Comfort Ratio: 24.0
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 2.0
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1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 15.4 suggests that the Catalina 36 Mk1 will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 44.4 means that the Catalina 36 Mk1 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 218, tells us the Catalina 36 Mk1 is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 24.0 suggests that crew comfort of a Catalina 36 Mk1 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a coastal cruiser with moderate stability, which is not encouraging news for anyone prone to seasickness.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula of 2.0 tells us that a Catalina 36 Mk1 would not be a good choice of sailboat for ocean passage-making, owing to the increased risk of capsize in strong winds and heavy seas when compared to a sailboat with a CSF of less than 2.0.
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